Board Meeting
A meeting of the quorum of CAHU Board of Directors of the California Association of Health Underwriters (CAHU) was on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. 2009-2010 Executive Board members present: Juan Lopez-President Don Jones-Immediate Past President Richard Coburn-VP of Education Jeff Miller- VP of Communications Robert Herzog- VP of Finance Bill Robinson- VP of Legislation Chuck Rosen-VP of Membership Chuck Trogdon-Webb- VP of PAC Neil Crosby-VP of Public Affairs Deirdre Kennedy-Simington-VP of Foundation Chapter Presidents and Board Representatives Present: Rick Kolstad-President Espy Turley- President-Elect Desert Cities Randy Donsky-Programs Co-Chair Patrick Burns-President Linda Rose Koehler- Past President Bill Mason-President Edward Stricklan-President-Elect Kern Larry Macedo-President Harry Thal-President-Elect Ross Pendergraft-President Joe Navarro-President-Elect Vickie Cardenas-Membership Chair Cinnamon Trimpey-President Barbara McClaskey-Education Chair Patricia Stiffler-Awards Chair Allen Patrick- VP of Legislation Dennis Carlson-President Lee Trumbull-President-Elect Bill Hammett-President Barry Cogdill-MAL Sponsorship Jeff Bader, President Oly Storz, PAC Chair Cindy Jones-President Diane Fabian-Member at Large CAHU Staff Present: Matt Haas Peggy Maas Patrice Loretta Shannon Stiner Guests: Bob Aita Robert Donin Bryan Flanagan John Lovell Joel Marcus Patty Mings Lee Nixon MD Sam Smith Oly Storz Zac Trogdon Shannon Zajec Call to Order: Juan Lopez called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. Juan announced the green meeting as CAHU is going paperless by providing all the meeting documentation online prior to meeting. Juan noted that there are extra power outlets in the room for those that wish to use laptops to view documents during meeting. Approval of the September 18th, 2009 Meeting Minutes: Motion to approve Minutes: Motion was made to approve the September 18th Meeting minutes as amended to add Jeff Bader as present. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. VP of Finance Bob Herzog reports that until CAHU books the final revenue for its Sales Conference that there has not been much change in the financial state of the Association since the September Board meeting. Estimate for September dues is indicated. Sales Conference Mini Recap: Dan Webb reported that he expects the projected income for Sales Conference to be very close to targeted amount. Received $20,000 to date from increased sponsorships over the prior year and sold out exhibit hall. Have seating for 400 and response has been good. Platinum Sponsors have the same companies back this year. The promotion Blue Cross is conducting still has to be resolved. 2009-2010 Strategic Plan Objectives Update: 1) Monitor budgeted expenses and income Ongoing 2) Stay within budgeted expenses On track year to date 3) Monthly tracking of income for any sudden changes Ongoing 4) Explore ways to reduce expenses Ongoing Motion to accept the September 30, 2009 Financials: Juan Lopez called for a motion to be made to accept the September 30th financials. A motion was made to accept the September 30th financials as presented. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. VP of Legislation: Bill Robinson opened his remarks by directing Board to the four page report that was passed out this morning with updated information. Bill reported that CAHU’s Legislative Advocate, Steven Lindsay, who was not able to be present, collaborated with Bill on this Legislative Summary that will be presented in more detail later today at the Leadership Day Legislative breakout meeting. State Legislative Report: The year began with 59 bills that CAHU was seriously tracking. The year ended with the Budget crisis, therefore, now only a few of those bills were passed and only a total 157 were sent to the Gov. this year. Bill reviewed the status of all the bills provided in his Legislative Summary (which can be found in the Board Meeting documents for this meeting on the CAHU website.) Federal Legislative Report: The congressional circumstances surrounding the discussion on the 5 bills proposed is like the Stock Market as it is extremely volatile and may not get through it until January. Discussion: Exchange concept is not a new concept and already has one. NAHU/CAHU’s official position is that it does not see the need for exchange or the public plan. The expectation is that it would promote lower rates by insurance companies outbidding each other but CAHU does not anticipate this as an outcome. Currently the House and Senate bills do include Brokers in their language but we are not sure what this means or how it will work. One of the concepts being discussed is to have each State’s commissioner set the level for commissions. Whatever is in the public plan now may be changed by the time it is adopted. Bill reported that CAHU’s Legislative Advocate, Steven Lindsay has spent half his time this year focused on Federal legislation and has maintained regular contact with NAHU CEO, Janet Trautwein. 2009-2010 Strategic Plan Objectives Update: 1) Advance good health care legislation that benefits Californians & CAHU Members 2) Amend or stop bad health care legislation that harms Californians & CAHU Members. In regards to items 1 and 2, Bill reported that it has been probably the best year he has had regarding items due to the State budget crisis putting a halt on most of the deleterious bills being considered and the fact that CAHU really does have a lot of respect at the Capitol which is due in no small measure to the diligent work of CAHU’s Legislative Advocate, Steven Lindsay. 3) Find a new way to re-activate the Adopt-a-Legislator Program & improve its functioning Bill reported that he and Meg McComb, Vice Chair of Legislation, will be conducting an Adopt-A-Leg Breakout session this afternoon as part of CAHU’s Leadership Day to inspire more involvement in this program. 4) Increase by 20% the CAHU Member participation in DATC & Operation Drumbeat Bill reported that Dan Webb, President-Elect, expressed his appreciation of Bill’s efforts and diligence in keeping the Board and Legislative Chairs so well informed and for Bill’s skillful summaries in interpreting for the CAHU members the lengthy and challenging language in these proposed bills. VP of Public Affairs: Neil Crosby opened his remarks by stating that in regards to the ongoing Federal healthcare reform there is a lot being proposed that can negatively impact CAHU. However, there are also a lot of positives, as well. For example, Neil has made presentations to 38 groups since January 1st of this year. In addition to CAHU local chapters, many of these groups are community groups and service clubs. The common theme Neil has heard is that business owners and the general public are eager to know what is going on and are looking for places where they can hear the facts as they don’t believe they are being given real information rather than hype and media spin. For example, they hear from the President Obama and legislative leadership that the health care legislation will be “deficit neutral.” Yet the CBO is only allowed to cost a limited part of the total picture and it is quite obvious that the reality is beyond the ability to calculate and it will most certainly be higher than projected. At this point Neil distributed talking points that he had drawn up to share with the CAHU Board and in fulfillment of a request made by President, Juan Lopez at the September CAHU Board Teleconference meeting. Neil stated that he will address these talking points in more detail at the Leadership Day Legislative Breakout this afternoon but wanted to emphasize to the Board that people are hungry for this information and CAHU has an opportunity to fill that need by putting out there a positive message about what changes do need to take place. Neil emphasized that the legislature has moved off topic in addressing the increasing healthcare costs which are the driving force behind increasing healthcare insurance costs. Therefore, CAHU can help influence this shift back to the topic that will help Americans by sharing in these presentations the need for the government to address the containment of rising healthcare costs. Neil reported that there are a lot of business people in our communities who personally know the legislators and helped put them in office. If we can just reach out to provide a few facts, they can take it back to these legislators which may have an impact on the direction of this conversation as the current administration is attacking healthcare insurance rather than healthcare reform. Therefore, Neil stated that CAHU and its members have an opportunity to turn the focus back on rising health care costs and the fact these need to be addressed before any measure of success regarding reform can be achieved. With that Neil closed his remarks and invited discussion from those present. Discussion & Questions: Questions were posted about the tenor of the meetings Neil has conducted with the public and whether people accept that CAHU’s agents and brokers are there to help them. Neil responded that it all about how the information is presented. It needs to be presented with no emotional triggers, from a bi-partisan perspective and sticking to the facts. He stated that it is possible to discuss what the two political parties are doing because this is fact. Neil emphasized that it is important to convey that the nation’s dialogue has moved off topic to focusing on healthcare insurance rather than healthcare reform and the recognition that a large part of healthcare cost is defensive medicine. 2009-2010 Strategic Plan Objectives Update: 1) Regional Public Affairs Groups with Team Leaders in each Ongoing 2) Public Affairs-Media Chairs in Every Chapter 14 Chapters have Media /Communications/Public Affairs Chairs identified to date. 3) Public Affairs Presentation for Community Groups Accomplished and performed 39 presentations since January 2009
Ongoing. Have conducted training in 6 of 15 chapters to date.
VP of Communications:
Jeff Miller opened his report by showing the first printed publication of this board year; the 2009 CAHU Sales Conference Program and Membership Directory.
Jeff further informed the Board that he hopes to distribute the new and improved CAHU electronic newsletter (enewsletter) in the next 2-3 weeks with the goal of distributing 3 enewsletters.
2009-2010 Strategic Plan Objectives Update:
1) Publish & Improve SC Program/Membership Directory & DATC Program/Leg. Guide
First publication accomplished 2nd in May
2) Produce periodic enewsletter for members using Constant Contact
First enewsletter to go out in October
3) Solicit & Recruit Website, enewsletter & print advertisers
Solicitation to go out in next few weeks.
VP of Membership:
Chuck Rosen reported good news that CAHU Membership has remained steady which is a plus as membership normally dips during the summer months. Membership retention is up and continuing to climb.
Anthem Blue Cross Membership Promotion Update:
To recap, Anthem Blue Cross offered to assist CAHU in member acquisition this year. Therefore, CAHU will be rolling out several membership promotions that will be sponsored by Anthem. The first of these promotions is centered around the 2009 Sales Conference with the offer being that any individual who did not have an active membership in NAHU for the past 12 months would receive free registration for the CAHU Sales Conference when committing with payment to joining as a full member.
This promotion was communicated by:
· Anthem Blue Cross who sent a large blast to all its carrier reps and had regional managers following up
· Several of CAHU’s local chapters who included the offer in their own communications
· Ad in the Cal Broker Magazine,
· An Email blast to prospective members which were derived from local chapters sharing their non-member lists and any lists NAHU provided for similar prospecting.
CAHU is also offering this at the registration desk for any walk in registrations received tomorrow of interested attendees who might want to join and get free registration (which is a $125 value). Anthem Blue Cross is picking up the tab for the free registrations of which to date totals 8 new members. The plan is to offer a similar promotion for registration to the 2010 CAHU Day at the Capitol event and possibly an interim promotion before then. Details are being discussed further.
Moving on to Membership Teleconferences Chuck reported that teleconference participation was great in July but that some of the larger chapters did not participate in September.
Chuck noted that a lot of chapters are taking advantage of the CAHU Bucks program by working their billed but not paid and lapsed member list. Chuck encouraged larger chapters take advantage of the CAHU Bucks program. Chuck reminded Chapter Presidents that local chapters can use these funds to send representatives to various CAHU and NAHU meetings and events. Therefore, Chuck specifically encouraged OCAHU, SAHU, SVAHU, and IEAHU to get involved.
Chuck reported that CAHU Facebook page is now up and on the second page so you can become a fan of CAHU. Chuck to report further on the results of this at next Board meeting.
Joe Navarro, President Elect of LAAHU noted that membership recruitment is a focus this year at Warner Pacific’s WarnerFest that is taking place in the next week or so.
Juan Lopez encouraged Chuck to continue to explore how CAHU can leverage the Anthem Blue Cross promotion in some way to continue the promotion from now until Day at the Capitol taking care not to discount membership which erodes its value. Chuck agreed to work on this.
2009-2010 Strategic Plan Objectives Update:
1) Achieve net membership growth at 5%
Ongoing
2) Improvement in retention from 75.5% to 80.5%
Been averaging 77%
3) Deliver tangible value to members – i.e. Affinity Programs
In progress
4) Achieve 100% Board & Chapter Participation
In progress.
5) Use technology in membership recruiting & retention efforts.
Now up on Facebook and beginning to explore options.
VP of Education:
Rick Coburn reported that for Education activities it has been an active Fall. A lot of effort has been focused in updating the Education section of CAHU’s website which includes: improved navigation, added functionality such as new CE course submission page and improved content such as a Quick Reference Guide for Program Chairs and Presidents. The goal was to provide all information needed on the website so one could quickly get what they
needed and proceed to either file existing or new course requests as well as obtain the form to approve a speaker.
Rick stated that he will be conducting an Education breakout session in conjunction with today’s Leadership Day and that the information presented would be emailed to the Education Chairs who weren’t able to attend.
2009-2010 Strategic Plan Objectives Update:
1) Develop chapter education chair training kit
Completed
2) Host state education/professional development program
Rick is developing a program for this but requested assistance from any leadership that
might be interested. LAAHU volunteered to participate in this project.
3) Promote NAHU Education tools: Education Resources PPT/ NAHU website.
Will be conducting this at CAHU’s March 2010 Board Meeting
4) Enhance online education section
Accomplished and ongoing
5) Actively promote LPRT, RHU, & REBC
Display Ad in 2009 CAHU Membership Directory
Will be included in CAHU enewsletter and additional communications to members
VP of PAC:
Chuck Trogdon opened with, “the storm is coming!”, a logical and stirring appeal to the CAHU Board for everyone in the room to become CAHU PAC contributors with the foundation stating that once the Federal legislation is passed, the battle will shift back to the individual States. Chuck encouraged everyone to pitch in and rather than assume their employer is doing it for them. It is imperative to show legislators that CAHU demonstrates strength in numbers in its political action committee as this is a powerful message to legislators about the personal commitment of its members to its mission.
Chuck shifted to a quick review the of the PAC contributions report that was included the Board meeting documents. Currently CAHU PAC has 307 contributors which is an increase over the last few months. PAC’s focus continues to be the acquisition of more contributors.
Sam Smith, CAHU PAC’s Secretary, requested the floor to further explain to the Board that CAHU PAC is about having legislative access. As an example, Sam had just been at breakfast with Governor Schwarzenegger that very morning and for two hours sat down with other powerful leaders to discuss the future of California. Sam said this would have never happened had not CAHU and CAHU PAC taken a leadership position in Proposition 11 and in mobilizing outreach and support as effectively as it had done.
Sam wanted all to know that he was very proud of CAHU and the fact that he is being asked by top leaders to share CAHU’s concerns about health care. Sam also added that the next opportunity for CAHU to make a difference in the climate of the State legislature is the Top Two Open Primary initiative which will be on the June 2010 ballot. Sam reported that Abel Maldonado pulled Sam aside and told him that “we need CAHU back for this campaign.” Currently it is polling at 70% which is a much better start than that of Proposition 11. If PAC
is about access then this next opportunity will be a significant one in obtaining that access. Sam thanked CAHU’s Lobbyist, John Lovell, for his continued efforts and strength of relationships at the State Capitol which have paved the way for CAHU’s access.
John Lovell, also present at the meeting, noted that he would be speaking further on that very topic at the Adopt-A-Leg. breakout session at Leadership Day later that afternoon.
2009-2010 Strategic Plan Objectives Update:
1) Educate and Motivate the Local Chapter PAC Chairs to help raise funds CAHU PAC
Ongoing
2) Increase the percentage of CAHU PAC contributors by 20%
Since July 1 CAHU PAC contributors have increased 4%. CAHU PAC will be sending out an appeal shortly to all CAHU members who are not current contributors and distribute this information to PAC Chairs.
3) Request Chapter Presidents & PAC Chairs to include CAHU PAC contribution in their budget.
Two chapters have responded with contributions to date in 2009.
4) Get PAC involved in major Chapter events
Ongoing
Immediate Past President:
Don Jones opened his report with an acknowledgment of the work of the Executive Board members during his year as President in 2008-2009.
Don then formally presented the CAHU Executive Board Member of the year Award to Mary Landen, 2008-2009 VP of Membership. This award will be publically presented to Mary at the CAHU Sales Conference but due to the fact that Mary was not able to be present the following day, Don made this special presentation to acknowledge Mary personally for all she had done.
2009-2010 Strategic Plan Objectives Update:
1) Facilitate the Nominations process
This process will begin in November
2) Assist the President
Ongoing as requested
3) Increase awareness and participation in CAHU & NAHU Awards
Ongoing
4) Document P & P’s for CAHU
Alan Katz has agreed to assist in this effort. Don to report at future meetings on progress.
VP of Foundation:
Dede Kennedy-Simington opened her report by introducing herself to those present that she had not met. Dede reaffirmed that the goal of the CAHU Charitable Community Foundation is to provide a vehicle for all chapters to provide fundraising for their charitable events.
Dede announced that she had added another member to the Foundation committee, Cathy Scrivner, VCAHU Treasurer. She will join Gail James, SDAHU and OCAHU Executive Director on the committee.
2009-2010 Strategic Plan Objectives Update:
1) Run an effective and efficient Board
Ongoing
2) Develop a committee of 2-3 volunteers from around the State
Have two volunteers to date.
3) Involve more chapters in CCCF utilization – 75% growth in utilization (+3 chapters)
PESC in process of updating forms and Power Point training program for chapter training.
President-Elect:
Dan acknowledged CAHU PAC for its major involvement in the Sales Conference.
Dan reported that all Metallic Sponsors from the prior year have been renewed. Anthem Blue Cross has reallocated its traditional Metallic Sponsorship investment toward aiding CAHU in building its membership through various promotions this year.
Dan gave a quick update as to the status of the Sales Conference to date:
Exhibit Floor sold out -53 booths
307 Registered Attendees to date
Dan reminded everyone that Bryan Flanagan and Kimberly Martin were both conducting workshops later that day and would be present at the President’s Reception that evening.
Before closing his report Dan acknowledged his Sales Conference committee members for their efforts:
Chuck Rosen
Bill Hammett
Bill Mason
Juan Lopez
Shauna Dickinson
Patrice Loretta
2009-2010 Strategic Plan Objectives Update:
1) Enhance visibility and prestige of Sales Conference
Event takes place tomorrow therefore results are to be realized.
2) Increase attendance of Sales Conference
Pending event tomorrow
3) Increase net profit of Sales Conference
Pending event tomorrow
Recess
Juan Lopez called the meeting to a brief recess for lunch at 12:05pm.
At 12:35pm Juan Lopez called the meeting to order.
Chapter Reports
Juan asked one representative from each chapter to share one good idea that it has tried or is planning to try this year in regards to any of its events or activities to share or exchange.
Inland Empire (IEAHU)
Bill Mason, President, reported that IEAHU initiated solicitation of monthly meeting raffle prizes from Carrier Reps which has been quite successful.
Silicon Valley (SVAHU)
Jeff Bader, President, reported that SVAHU Board is planning ahead and have put in place a succession plan for the chapter leadership.
SVAHU is focusing on sponsor benefits and acknowledgment.
SVAHU held a Sponsor Breakfast in May to get sponsor input and conducting a co-op promotion and are planning another sponsorship mixer next week.
SVAHU has an annual messaging Chapter “theme” and so the theme is being finalized for 2010.
Ventura County (VCAHU)
Cyndi Jones, President, reported that VCAHU has focused on community outreach and speaking engagements. As a result Cyndi reports that since September VCAHU has received 8 requests from legislators offices to participate in meetings which she attributes to the Adopt- a-Leg relationship both at National and State level. In response to these requests various members of the chapter have been sent to represent VCAHU.
Los Angeles (LAAHU)
Ross Pendergraft, President, opened his remarks by thanking OCAHU for their assistance and reported that LAAHU had conducted its first and very successful Fashion show last month. The event had 360 attendees and generated $20,000 for charity WomenShelter of Long Beach. LAAHU plans to make it revenue generating event next year and remarked that the feedback from carriers was that they enjoyed the opportunity to network with agents.
After the Fashion Show, LAAHU held a meeting with the heads of each carrier about the relationship with the local chapter and held an honest in-depth conversation about the value each member could bring to the table. CAHU President Juan Lopez was invited to this meeting to hear the feedback from carriers about what their needs are in regards to sponsorships and events.
Golden Gate (GGAHU)
Pat Burns, President, reported that GGAHU is focused this year on recruiting more broker members and is a broker focused association. To that end they have developed a Bronze sponsorship level for brokers and have established a Broker task force to get more local brokers involved. As part of this effort GGAHU is expanding the AAL concept outside of its membership to recruit AAL participants who might be Chamber leaders or other key brokers in the community. These brokers would be partnered with a GGAHU member who would be encouraging them to join the local chapter as well.
Orange County (OCAHU)-Patty Stiffler, Awards Chair, announced that the OCAHU One Heart at A Time Golf Tournament raised about $40,000 for Cystic Fibrosis and has raised about $200,000 for charity over the years.
Sacramento (SAHU)-Dennis Carlson, President, reported that SAHU member Shannon Zajec is involved in the Society for Human Resource Management and as a result has distributed the FCHE Matrix at one of their events in town. Only one broker was at this event with a booth which received a lot of interest. Therefore, SAHU is planning to have its own booth next year at this same event.
San Diego (SDAHU)-Bill Hammett said that San Diego is focused on philanthropy year to date. Joel Marcus, Philanthropy Chair announced that SDAHU’s goal is to raise $25,000 for the Rady Children’s Hospital Special Needs Clinic.
In addition, SDAHU kicked off Membership drive for GA and Carrier Reps. Anyone who brings in the most new members receives acknowledgment at luncheon.
North Valley (NVAHU)-Cinnamon Trimpey, President reported that their chapter is focused on membership growth. Just received 100% GA participation in their chapter and they are recruiting more members. Cathy Stephenson, Membership Chair talks to everyone that she sees.
North Coast (NCAHU) Mary Landen, President reported that NCAHU’s recent Educational Symposium in August was very successful. Mary noted that speaker Dr. John Mitchell was an economist and was very interesting and got a lot of great feedback (put this on Non-CE database and Juli Canter’s speaker from Region 8).
Kern (KAHU)-Working with local radio station for public affairs program.
Central California (CCAHU)-Rick Kolstad, President reported that CCAHU has a motivated Awards Chair in Shann Conner. She organized a CE afternoon coupled with a Membership social. They acquired $500 sponsorships. They are discussing a possible bus to the State Capitol partnering with MAHU and KAHU and would conduct a CE class on the way.
In addition, Rick reported that CCAHU is making monthly installments of $500 to CAHU PAC with an annual total contribution of $6,000 so this might be an idea for other chapters to consider.
President:
Juan Lopez reported the status of his 2009-2010 Strategic Objectives
2009-2010 Strategic Plan Objectives Update:
1) Every CAHU Chapter receives NAHU Silver Seal Certification
Juan congratulated the following CAHU Chapters who have recently attained the NAHU Silver Seal Award for 2009 and multiple years:
New Chapters to receive 2009 NAHU Silver Seal:
North Coast AHU
Silicon Valley AHU
Golden Gate AHU
Ventura County AHU
These chapters received 2009 and have held Silver Seal for multiple years:
Kern AHU and Los Angeles AHU- 3 years
Orange County AHU and San Diego AHU -2 years
Therefore, there are 7 chapters remaining to attain this certification. Those who are not yet certified you may receive a call from Juan or Patrice Loretta to assist you in this effort.
2) 100% of Board receives NAHU Triple Crown Award
NAHU posts results on website after calendar year end so will report this in March Board meeting.
3) Provide Board Meeting Materials only through CAHU website
Accomplished today was the first Board meeting of this fiscal year that all Board meeting materials were provided online in advance of the meeting and there are extra outlets in the room for those that wish to view the documents via laptops as we discuss them.
4) Win NAHU Landmark Award
Plans to visit PESC offices before the next Board meeting regarding the status of the
award submissions.
In addition to these Strategic Objectives Juan reported that since last Board meeting he is also conducting a President’s call twice a year with Chapter Presidents to obtain input from the Local Chapters as to what their needs are from CAHU to ensure that the resources CAHU is providing align with chapter needs and expectations of CAHU. The next President’s call will take place in February 2010.
2009-2010 Strategic Plan Objectives Update:
Juan then reported that he also had a goal to assemble a CAHU Past Presidents committee as CAHU is fortunate to have a lot of NAHU and CAHU Past Presidents in the Association who have a great deal of industry and association knowledge:
John Nelson
Dave Fear
Neil Crosby
Don Jones
Therefore, Juan is assembling a CAHU Past Presidents Committee to provide a leadership resource and offer continuity in providing value to local chapters.
Executive Director:
Patrice Loretta reported for CAHU’s Executive Director, PESC
Patrice opened her report by first introducing PESC’s new Chief Operating Officer, Shannon Stiner, who was present at the meeting and reaffirmed how honored PESC is to represent CAHU and perform services to the Association members, agents and brokers.
At this point Juan Lopez acknowledged the extraordinary quality and quantity of work PESC and its staff has performed this year to date on behalf of CAHU.
CAHU Monthly Recap:
· CAHU will be conducting its Annual Conference/Convention on Thursday, October 22, 2009
· CAHU will be conducting a State Leadership Conference on Wednesday, October 21, 2009
2009-2010 Strategic Plan Objectives Update:
1) Successful promotion of CAHU Sales Conference and Day at the Capitol Events
Accomplished. Created and executed time line to ensure all promotional and event coordination tasks were performed in a timely and efficient manner so resources were quickly available to all potential attendees.
2) Assist in the compilation and completion of the NAHU Awards Submissions
Deadline March 31, 2010.
3) Maintain CAHU’s Website and update as needed and requested.
Updated monthly for new content and streamlining when feasible.
4) Assist in coordination of a Health Insurance Awareness Week for CAHU and Local
Chapters
Will be addressing this before March 31, 2010
Old Business:
Juan reported that to date eight CAHU chapters have taken advantage of the CAHU Scholarship program. This program offers a $500 reimbursement to those chapters sending new leaders to CAHU Leadership Day and Sales Conference.
New Business:
Juan reported the CAHU’s Legislative Advocate Steven Lindsay had requested that CAHU consider a contribution to the NAHU Grassroots Initiative Program (GRIP). Juan explained that GRIP is a source of additional funds for CAHU and not related to HUPAC or HUPAC Administration. At this time there is such a huge amount of workload on the NAHU staff that they are running short of staff and funds for this extraordinary legislative effort.
In the past Chapters were encouraged at NAHU Convention to give contributions to GRIP, and NAHU is seriously in need of this support once again. The GRIP appeal has been included in every Washington update. Therefore NAHU would like local chapters and CAHU to make a contribution.
Motion regarding GRIP contribution: That CAHU match dollar for dollar up to $500 per each local chapter contribution to GRIP from its general fund.
Discussion: Why not send $5,000 now, they need this money now rather than wait for Chapters to match.
Motion Amended To:
That CAHU make an immediate $5,000 contribution to GRIP as its minimum contribution. CAHU would then match up to $500 per local chapter for GRIP contributions made (not to include individual contributions from that chapter) up to $7,500 maximum.
The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
Juan made two additional announcements:
· NAHU announced that all chapters have until October 31st to make any adjustments to current chapter dues. Juan recommended that local Presidents take this item back to their own Boards for further discussion and communicate any changes directly to NAHU.
· Nominations for NAHU Region 8 Vice President are open until January 15, 2010.
Call to Adjourn:
Motion was made to Adjourn.
The motion was seconded and unanimously approved
Meeting Adjourned at 1:22pm.
These minutes are respectfully submitted by Patrice Loretta, Associate Executive Director and approved by Treasurer, Bob Herzog.
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